This grain is perhaps nature’s best coolant with nutrients that are invaluable. Barley has an abundance of magnesium in it which when consumed decreases the heat content in the body. Replace rice with boiled barley once in a while this summer for its heat-diminishing properties. Also, barley water is an excellent detox that thoroughly cleanses your system. The next time you reach out to get cold beer (that comes from barley) to quench your thirst, think of having the real thing, like cold barley water.
Recipe
Barley and Bean Soup
1 cup green beans (chopped)
½ cup barley
2 cloves garlic (chopped)
½ onion (chopped)
1 carrot (chopped)
¼ cup tomato puree
1 tsp Italian herbs seasoning
salt and pepper to taste
Add all the vegetables, barley and tomato puree and salt with 5 cups of water in a pressure cooker. After 10 whistles, put off the heat. Season with Italian herbs and pepper.
